| Regimental number | 2228 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanical fitter |
| Address | Russell Street, Granville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Bates, Russell Street, Granville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2.6 years in the Australian Garrison Artillery, Sydney; discharged for not attending camp. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 11 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BATES Wilfred Clyde |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
